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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
POETR Y.
ALONE.

Since she went home
The evening shadows linger here,
The winter days fill so much of the year,
And even summer winds are chill and drear.
Since she went home.
Since she went home
The robins note has struck minor strain,
The old glad songs breathe but sad refrain,
And laughter sobs with hidden, bitter pain,
Since she went home.
Since she went home
How still the empty rooms her presence blessed;
Untouched the pillowthat her dear head pressed;
My lonely heart hath nowhere for its rest,
Since she went home.
Since she went home
The long, long days have crept away like years,
The sunlight has been dimmed with doubts
and fears,
And the long nights have rained in lonely
tears,
Since she went home.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
True aud False Pride.

Pride is not confined TO race or condi-
ton. That which would be shame to
some is pride to others. A Chinaman
is proud of his pig-tail and would not ex-
change it for a "close crop" and the best
silk hat in creation.
Diogenes was an ancient cynic who
grumbled out some bits of wisdom and
went about the streets clad in rags. Not
that he was obliged to do so he preferred
to attract notice in this manner. One
day he paid a visit to Plato. He found
the philosopher living in a comfortable
house, with easy chairs and pleasant pic
lures around him; and he came in with
his feet stained with dust and mud, and
exclaimed, as he walked upon the beautl-
ful carpets, "Thus | trample on the pride
of Plato" The good philosopher paid
no attention at first, but repaid the visit,
and when he saw the scanty furniture
and ragged coverings of the floor Of the
house in which the other ostentatiously
lived, he said 81 see the pride of Diog-
enes through the holes in his carpet"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
DE.NTISTR

DR.T. II. SCH EFFER, formerly of Freder-
IL lex, Md, having permanently located in
Charlestown offers his professional services to
the public.
Appended is a card Of his predecessor:
Itake pleasure in recommending my successor
DR.. I. H. SchGiier, who takes my office, in the
practice of Dentistry and whose known skill in
his profession enables me to commend him
confidently to all my patients. lsolicit for him
the same confidence and generous support ac-
corded to me bv the citizens of CharleStown
and vicinity. -
S. H WILLIAMS.
March l3. 1881.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04

THE public is respectfully informed that !
Il am now prepared to furnish plants of all
standard varieties oryegetable gardens, such as
CABBAGE. TOMATO. PEPPER, EGG, LET
TUCE. SAGE. CAULIFLOWER, &c,
ALSO SWEET POTATO SETS,
at the EAGLE Avenue Gardens, lwest of Mt.
ParvO'' and at my Town Branch on Liberty
street. adjoining the residence of Hon. Jas. NJ.
Mason. 4 share of the public patronage will
be thankfully received.
E,-- Fresh Vegetables in season.
April 1856. E.J WILLIAMS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04

"My DEAR" said her lover, 81 am fired
with an ambition to win your hand. May
1 consult your father" "Yes," she
slowly murmured. An hour later he was
again "fred" but it was not with an am
bition to win her hand this time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04

The National Democratic Convention OF
1888 will consist of $40 delegates, divided
as follows: The New England States, 70 ;
the Middle States, 80: the Southern States,
$50; the Western States, 2l2; the Pacific
States, 2S; the Territories and the District
of Columbia, IS. Necessary for choice
ltwo-thirds rule) 5I7.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04

Bill Travers, of New York, the wit of
Wall street, went home one day and
found his wife hanging in one corner Of
the room the motto, God bless our home" ="
Bill asked permission 10 hang one in the
other corner. "What shall it be p ask
ed Mrs. T. "And - our cook was
the reply. Travers used to live in Balti-
more. He was fearful sufferer. After
he had been in New York for some time
friend called on him, and at the end of
the visit said, "Bill, | believe you stuttcr
more in New York than you did in Bal
timore." "Yes," said Travers, "It's a
b-b-bigger place."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
Charlestown, jefferson County, w. Va.

WE will have by September lst, full sup
w ply of School Books ofeyery description,
also full line of School Sundries, such as
pens, slate pencils, satchels, dc. We invite
the attention of our customers, and the public
to this branch of our business. Any book not
in stock furnished in few days,
AISQUITH x co.
August 26, 1854.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04

INDIAN Glue mends everything. Only cts.
i a bottle. For sale by c. ID. EBI.
- TONEBRAKER'S Extracts, for sale by
> C. ID. EBY.
CUCUMBERS in brine ready for pickles, for
~ sale by c. ID. EBY.
DURE Cider Vinegar and Full Line of
l. Spices for sale by c. ID. EBY
lust think of it, one yard Good Tobacco for
- twenty-five cents at c. ID. EBI'S.
y RANELY, Lucy Hinton, Hold Fast, Cher
" ry and other grades of Tobacco. Full
line for sale by c. u. EBY.
ENRESH lot of Imported Olive OIL just re-
IL ceived at @. ID. EBY'S.
MASON'S Backing and Frank Millers Shoe
vi Dressing at c. ID. EBY'S.
FINEST Line and cheapest Toilet Soaps in
Il Town at G. ID. EBY'S.
EEATHER Renovater, nearly new, will be
il sold cheap by addressing G. ID. EBY,
October :, 1856. CharleStOwn, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04

1t now transpires that the Tuttle who set
up such a howl about the return of the flags
is enjoying a pension of $50 month as the
recipient of wound in the back. Brave
Tuttle; no wonder his terrible threats struck
terror into the heart Of Mr.. Cleveland
lEachester TImes.
He isn't the fellow that wore the breast
plate that ornaments our table as a paper
weight. That fellow was shot in the back,
but he didn't survive to revile the President.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
AGAINST rs.

Several physicians have pronounced my dis
ease blood poison, caused by paint or lead in
the paint, but they could not cure me. Last
summer used eighteen bottles of a largely
advertised blood medicine, which did me no
more good than so much water.
have used only two bottles OF B. B. b. and
am proud to say that ! have received greater
benefit from them than from the eighteen, and
am now rapidly recovering. There's no ques.
ton about the superiority of b. B. B. over all
blood remedies.
215 Reynolds street. W. IL. WOODY.
Augua Ga, April 2lst, 1856.
All who desire full information about the
cause and cure of Blood Poisons, Scrolula and
Scrofulous Swellings Ulcers Sores, Rheuma-
tism. Kidney Complaints, Catarrh, ETC., can Sc
cure by mall free, a copy of our S2-page Illus
trated Book of Wonders, filled with the most
wonderful and startling proof. ever before
known. Address,
BLOOD BALM CO..
atlanta, Ga.
For sale by c. Frank Jones, Charlestown,
West Virginia.
May 5, 1SS7-lyr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04

When called on to pray for member Of
a rather tough family who had been bitten
by a rattlcsnake, Pennsylvania backwoods
parson said:
1--WE thank Thee for rattlesnakes; we
thank Thee because 4 rattlesnake has bit
Jim; send rattlesnakes to bite Bill and
George and Sal, and oh sakes, send the
biggest kind of a rattlesnake to bite the
old man, for nothing but rattesnakes will
ever bring this family to repentance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
The Jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
X. A. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
Office, Gibson Building, Courthouse yard,
CharlestOwn.

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance i'm a safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
D,rrcrors-N. ). White, Henry B. Daven-
mort. ]. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, W. Ii.
r. Lewis, T. Preston Chew, VIM. l.. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, 5. W. Washington James Logic,
Charles Z. Wilson, John II. little, Jacob >.
Melvin, +. G.. W. Herr, isaac ii. Strider
COL r. p. CHEW, President.
II. b. DAVENPORT. ......... Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CooNIrTEE-N. S. White, VIM.
II. +. Lewis Eugene Baker Isaac IL. Strider,
r. 2. Chew, ). W. Washington.
Loc,L rs.-Middlcway-J. G. Shirley /;
Harpcr's Ferry-Chas. +. Trail Shepherds
town. 5. Fleming Dufiields-C. L.Barnhart;
arlestown-WaShington & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04

Rev. R. II. Fleming, of Washington, not
long since OF Winchester Presbytery, has
accepted a call to the pastorate Of the Sc
cond Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04

The Raii'cay Age reports the amount Of
new railroad track, main line, laid in the
United States from January to June !,
'S7. to be 2,35l miles.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04

They had a german at Hans Schmidfs
house the other night. 1t was boy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
d. GIBSON,
ATTORNEY Ar Law,

Cbarlos'own, Jc5srsoa County West Virginia,
VIII attend To eases i'm the several Courts of
West Virginia. Virginia aud Maryland.
yG-Onice I'm Gibson Law Building, m Court
House yard.
July H. lSSi
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
Genrce Bavlor.
+. KENNEDY,
a. ArroRNEY ATLAW.

Charlesio,oR, jefferson County West Vigiti',
win practice in Jefferson and adjoining COun-
ties.
Office in Northern end of Lawyers Row.
September ID. 1S73-tL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
For SGTe.
charlottesville Cassimcrcs.

4 FRESH invoice of these celebrated goods
y lust received. To those who have worn
them no recommendation is necessary.
Oct. 5. 1885. GEO. W. I. kEARSLEI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04

Ve >>O>> would enjoy your dinner
~ NON and are prevented by Dys-
pepsia, use Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets.
They are positive cure for Dyspepsia, In
digestion, Flatulency and Constipation.
We guarantee them. 25 and 80 cents.
GEO. T. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
TAMES NJ. RANSOM, Jr.,
DOCTOR OF DENTiL SURGERY,

Offers his Professional Services to the citizens
of Charlestowu and vicinity.
rS-Ohcein HUNTER BUILDING, tn the rooms
recently occupied by Hon. Andrew Hunter as
Law Office. opposite Court House CharIes'o"n'
West Virginia.
Nuril l3 lSS5-v
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
ATTORNEY ATLIIY,

Chn'estoup, Jegosoa Comfy, West Vrgl'ia
VIII undertake cases jointly in the Courts Of
both of said Counties.
Nav n. 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
January3 IS,L
Carpets.

HAVE Just rcplenished my Carpet ENhih,'
ton with twenty-five new STYLES oi carpet
= e for the Fail and Winter trade. .,,.,-
iuSept. %. lS,G. GEO. ". f.. KEABoLh1.
ID AZOBS. Razor Straps and Fine Scissors al
II ways on hand at ,,,,n.,
BEALLBR IS PHILLIPS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
STARRY,

nR. j.. ID. STARRY,
Charlost0,ga, jefferson County, West Virginia,
Having resumed the practice of Medicine Of
fer, his Professional services 90 the public.
Office next door 20 residence, near corner oi
George and Main streets.
January 22 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
GEORGE TRAVIS,
Farmers.

LIVERY farmer should have can Of our
ia Brown or Red Paint. 1t is put up in and
one gallon cans, already to put on. The very
thing for painting gates, pumps, roofs, and all
sorts of agricultural implements.
AISQUlTH & co.
Anr 16. SO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04

INSECTS AND VERMIN.-Persian Insect
L Powder. Whale Oil and Carbolic Soap Ok.
Silver. Mercurial Ointment, and Bed Bug Poi
son. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04

ININE line of Toilet and Laundry Soap and
il Babbitt's Soap Powder at {. ID. EB1'S.
August ., 1856.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
JC MOORE,
ATTORNEY ATLAW,

Bc0yrUe, Clarke County Tugiia
and
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
REPAIR WORK A SPECIALITY.

We have secured the services of Mr., Thos.
Ryan, so favorably known for years in connec-
tion with Maj Hawks Factory, to execute the
woodwork on our manufactures.
Hoping to receive fair share of your patron
age, we pledge ourselves to give you value re-
ceived.
SCHULTZ e. PEDNKUX.
E0~Shops on Bloomery Turnpike, , Squares
from Main st.
MAY 21, lSS5-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
Barber Shop.

rFHE Barber Shop one door West of Garter
l House has been reftted andhandSomely
furnished with improved Chairs, &c, and will
be conducted by Samuel Brown. Customers
are assured of cleanliness in all the appoint
mentS, and comfortable, prompt and courteous
attention. SAMUEL BROWN,
August 2S, 1884
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
Stamping.
For Sale.

A SECON HAND Grover & Baker Sewing
n Machine for sale For information apply al
Feb. IL. 81 FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
Eagle Avenue Gardens.

March 1881.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-08-04
4TrORNEYS ~ LATY,

Wn L. Wilson
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-04-21
No Fault of His.

A knock-kneed young negro went In
to book store, and after spending
some time in rubbing the showcase
with his elbows, evidently waiting UNI
til he could speak without being over
heard, he nodded to the clerk and
asked
Say, is yer got any dat sorter ink
dat fades out or week ur so arter yer
writes wild it?'
"What do you want with such ink?'
"Needs it in mer buz'ness, sah.'
What is your business?"
"Wall, sab, dar's er man down whar
/ lib, er cullud man, sar, dat lends
money on mortgages. Year TO last he
got two mules an er wagon frum me;
las yeah he got six bales o Gotten, an
now, dis yeah he's laid his plans fur
goblin me up altergedder; SO | wants
ter borry all dc money ken frum him,
an gin him er mortgage wrote in dat
fadn' ink. Err haw, haw-it makes me
laugh ter think erbout it. Ole rascal
take out his paper when dc time fur
de payen' o de money comes, an huh.
his ole lip drop cl' AZ down ter der flo
case dar amt no mortgage dar. Look
roun', sab, an see eff yer KANT fine
some. Fetch yer err mess er squirrels
an pay yer fur it besides"
We've got no such ink, and even il
we had you couldn't get it"
"AIl right, sab; all right Ef yer
doan want ter hep err po' man make
er honis libin', wy it amt no fault o
mine. - ArkdNSatC Traveller.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-04-21
Quaker Testimony.

Mrs. A. NJ Dauphin, Philadelphia, has don,
great deal to make known to ladies ther,
the great value Of Mrs. Pinkham's Vcgetabl,
Compound, as a cure for their troubles anC
diseases. She writes as follows: "A youn:
lady of this city while bathing some years age
was thrown violently against the life line anC
the injuries received resulted in an ovarian
tumor which grew and enlarged until dealt
seemed certain. Her physician finally advised
her to try Mrs. Plnkham's Compound. Sh'
did so and in a short time the tumor was dis
solved and she Is non IN perfect health / alsC
know of many cases where the medicine ha
been Of great value in preventing miscarriage
and allevlating the pains and dangers of child
birth. Philadelphia ladies appreciate tn,
worth of this medicine and its great value.
Sent by mail in Pill and Lozenge form OIL
receipt of price, 81. Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn
Mass. Also in liquid form, all at druggists.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-04-21
The Pole and It's Torch.

When located by Sir James Ross in
1881, the north magnetic pole was on
the west side of the peninsula of
Boothia Felix, some fourteen hundred
miles nearer to us than the geographic
cal pole or earth's axis. Since then,
however, its position must have
changed some hundreds of miles, as,
from some unknown cause. it is not
stationary hut is moving westward at a
rate which takes it around the earth on
a particular parallel in one thousand
to two thousand years. The needle of
the compass now points due north on
meridian passing through western Da-
kota or eastern Montana, aud turns to
about northwest in England. though at
the time the mariners compass was
brought from China the needle pointed
nearly north from England. The
aurora borealis, like other magnetic
phenomena, follows the same westward
course in its given latitude, and is man
Tested to a certain distance from the
magnetic pole. 1t does not reach
Pekin, on the opposite side of the
earth from us. though the display is
often very brilliant at Philadelphia in
the same latitude, but as the magnetic
pole passes onward, the aurora will be
seen further south in the opposite hem
isphere and further north than this,
thus favoring each northern country in
| turn with its beautiful effects.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-04-21
WHY Men Get Bald.

~ have heard nearly as many ex-
plantations of badness as have seen
bald-headed men. and that's good
many" said downtown barber the
other day, "but / never heard one
that gave the true cause. Some people
say it's dissipation. cutting the hair too
short. letting it grow too long. smok.
ing too strong cigars. smoking pipe,
smoking cigarettes. drinking strong
coffee, drinking bad whisky. wearing
high hats, wearing low hats. wearing a
hat in the house, not wearing hat
out of doors, worrying, late hours.
and early piety.
Nov, did you ever notice what
classes Of men are most commonly
bald? That throws deal of light on
the cause of b. illness. have found
that as q rule r.iail salesmcn, book
keepers. and some office clerks are
more often bald than any other class
of men. Why? Because they habitu-
ally stand or sit nearly every even
my uiucr aSaSiiSnt.
''Bookkeepers always have strong
light over their heads. SO do clerks
who have to work at night. Retail
statesmen sell goods under powerful
burners that are most OF tho time di-
rcctly over their heads. The artificial
heat dries out the hair, makes it brittle
and unhealthy, and finally kills it at
the root. That's how the people get
bald. II you will pass your hand
through your hair after you have been
standing under q gas-light for few
moments, you will see at once how it
is. Although you may not have no.
ticed the heat, your hair, ii you've
got any. will be fairly hot to the roots.
You'll be surprised to notice, too, at
what distance from the light the heat
will tako effect Now there's nothing
in the world that is so bad for the hair
as getting it dry. 1t should be moist
all the time, and with the oil that is
naturally secreted by the little cells at
the roots. When this oil is continu-
ally and rapidly evaporated, as it is
when the head is kept heated by the
gaslight, the cell dries up and the hair
falls out
There won't he nearly so much
badness in the world after two or
three generations have used the olec-
trio light exclusively. People who sit
under gaslight should wear some kind
of non-conducting head gear to pro-
tect themselves "-Mew York Com.
Dlercidk AdCertiSer.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-04-21
----------------------------
Sam Jones I'm Cincinnati.

Sin is death, whether you know it or not.
II will damn you, whether you know it or not.
Thank God there is the peace Of knowledge
which enables us TO say, ~ know that my
Redecmer liveth." There is the peace Of in
difference. On the other hand Is the peace of
zeal, anxiety, and hungering and thirsting af-
ter the bread of life. We have the peace OF
recklessness and flial prayer. Then there is
the peace Of compromise and of apathy. The
peace Of apathy is an oplate which puts to
sleep the senses of those who visit the ball
room and card room and have the private
dance. think I'll get to Heaven, because
the devil wouldn't know what to put me at.
If he'd send me to do anything I'd start a re-
viyal meeting right here in the pit.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-04-21
A Seismological Summary.

The vibrations of even severe earth
quakes, says Prof. G. II. Darwin, are
very short. Brick and stone chimneys
will be shattered by one of quarter Of
an inch. AS rule, the disturbance
originates from one and half to seven
miles below the surface. and very
rarely at greater depths. Earthquakes
occur on steeply sloping shores. and
are most frequent in winter. when the
changes in barometric pressure are
greatest. The moon. also. probably
has some influence. The weight of the
air and of the tides act upon the situa-
ton as trigger upon gun. The in
ternal heat of the earth is doubtless
the moving cause, and the gradual I'M
even shrinkage of the surface its
manifestation.